From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Position: Finishing Operator I

Location: 9312 Winterberry Ave, Covington, VA 24426

Pay: $23.91/hr

Shift: Rotating 12 hours - 48 hrs days then 36 hrs days; 48 hrs nights then 36 hrs nights

While reporting to the Production Supervisor, as a Finishing Operator, you will be responsible for plugging cores, loading carts. Customer specifications and requirements must be satisfied while ensuring that quality and expectations, both internal and external, are met. Responsibilities also include the ability to work with others in a team environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Must work safely at all times, following all Plant and Division Safety rules and policies.
• Perform all functions in accordance with specified safety procedures and designated PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Manufacturing experience
• Experience with hand and cleaning tools
• Inspecting products and making sure product meets quality specifications, plugging cores, packing cores into pallets/cartons, trimming, and helping load or unload trucks
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Ability to follow directions and complete assignments on time in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Heavy work requires exertion of up to fifty (50) lbs. of force occasionally, up to twenty (20) lbs. of force consistently and up to ten (10) lbs. of force constantly to move/lift objects vertically and/or horizontally.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, arm and hand movements, lifting and pushing
• You can perform work under minimal supervision
• You can handle complex issues and problems, and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff
• You possess comprehensive knowledge of subject matter
• You can act as a lead and provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.